School-to-Work Alliance Program

The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is a partnership between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the Colorado Department of Education and Westminster Public Schools. We strive to enhance the lives of transitioning youth towards employment.

SWAP assists young adults age 15-24 who have mild to moderate barriers to employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful job and community outcomes.

The goal of SWAP is to place youth in entry-level, career path jobs as they make the transition from school to work and adult life. SWAP is designed to enhance employability skills, increase employment opportunities and to involve youth in their communities in a meaningful way.

Who do we serve?

Youth between the ages of 15-24 who:

Are DVR eligible

Have mild to moderate needs in employment

Are ready to work after short-term service provision (approximately one year)

Applicants can be:

Out-of-school youth

Drop-outs or at risk of dropping out

Employed or unemployed

High school graduates

Currently enrolled students:

Section 504 plan

Special Education (on an IEP)

Suspected or known disability not under any other category

Who does not qualify?

Youth with involved employment needs

Youth with ongoing legal problems that make participation difficult

Youth who need long-term services, or extensive skills training

Youth who need supported employment

Mission

To assist young adults with the transition into the work place by providing career track employment opportunities

Goals

To provide the Adams County business community with a source of entry-level employees who are job-ready and to increase employment options for our participants